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27 Feb 2018

Barb Whitney: Advocating for Students through the Arts

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Access to the arts for students in schools offers an avenue for self-expression and a source of inspiration. Beyond that, the arts develop students’ critical thinking skills. Additionally, numerous studies prove the arts benefit academic...